At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach one-to-one in English, Maths, or Science to vulnerable young learners.
- Company: Targeted Provision, a supportive network for SEND teachers.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, work from home, and access to professional development.
- Other info: Join a community of passionate educators and enjoy excellent support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need you most.
- Qualifications: 2+ years teaching experience with SEND needs and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
You can be the teacher who plans around the learner, not a scheme of work - the teacher a vulnerable young person actually needs. We're recruiting experienced SEND teachers across Somerset, £28 - £35 per hour, for one-to-one work with children and young people who haven't been served by mainstream provision.
What you get:
- Flexible schedule: Part-time or full-time, around your other commitments. You set your hours and choose your placements.
- Work from home: Planning, prep, and reporting from home; hybrid placements available alongside in-person teaching.
- Tes CPD access: Unlimited use of the Tes professional development library, plus our own SEMH-focused CPD.
- Mentoring programme: Regular check-ins and expert guidance throughout every placement.
- Specialist team behind you: SENDCos, Designated Safeguarding Leads, senior special-school leaders, and experienced tutors backing every placement.
- Tutor community events: Online drop-ins, knowledge-sharing sessions, and a community of fellow teachers and tutors.
How we work:
We meet each young person where they are - safeguarding wrapped around the work, engagement before attainment, child-led and matched to your approach. We match, we don't dictate. Trauma-informed teaching that's transformative, not a gap filler - trusted by Local Authorities and schools across the UK.
Day to day:
You'll teach one-to-one in English, Maths, or Science to children and young people aged 5 to 18, referred by Local Authorities and schools. Sessions are typically 1 to 2 hours, in-person; often in the home, sometimes in school, occasionally hybrid. Most of your learners will have SEMH, ADHD, ASC, MLD, SLD, or other SEND needs; many have been out of school for some time. You'll plan around the learner, not a scheme of work. Per-session reports supported by templates and your Specialist.
You'll need:
- Experience: At least 2 years' teaching experience with SEMH, ADHD, ASC, MLD, SLD, or other SEND needs.
- Qualification: QTS or QTLS, or a directly equivalent specialist teaching qualification.
- Subjects: Confidence teaching English, Maths, or Science at one or more Key Stages.
- Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this) and two professional references.
- Right to work: UK-based with right to work in the UK.
Pay:
Paid monthly via an auto-generated invoice you approve in our tutor portal. Self-employed contract for services.
Applying:
Apply in under 5 minutes via our mobile-optimised form. We interview on a rolling basis and respond to successful applicants within 2 weeks. Safer recruitment applies; we welcome tutors from every background and want our network to reflect the communities our learners come from. Our referral programme rewards tutors who recommend others who complete a first lesson.
You may have worked as:
- Mainstream classroom teacher
- SEND Teacher
- SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
- Special Needs Teacher
- Intervention Teacher
- Alternative Provision Teacher
- Reintegration Teacher
- Pastoral Lead
- Behaviour Mentor
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
- LSA
- TA
- Educational Therapist
- Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
- Educational Psychologist (EP)
- Inclusion Coordinator
Not a permanent or salaried position; you are not an employee of Targeted Provision. Self-employed, freelance contract for services. Part-time or full-time by combining placements.
SEN / SEND Teacher - Somerset employer: TARGETED PROVISION LTD
At Targeted Provision, we are dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for vulnerable young people in the West Midlands. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration among SEN/SEND tutors, providing extensive professional development opportunities and a community that shares best practices. With flexible working hours and a commitment to holistic, trauma-informed teaching, we empower our educators to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those they support.
